Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel was released on April 21, 1986, as the lead single from his fifth studio album, So. Written by the former Genesis frontman, the song was produced by Peter Gabriel and Daniel Lanois. It quickly became one of his most successful hits, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 26, 1986, and number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is known for its vibrant, soulful sound, influenced by Peter Gabriel's love for 1960s soul and R&B music. It features a brass section that includes musicians who worked with Otis Redding, contributing to its upbeat and lively feel. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors, portraying themes of love, transformation, and liberation. The music video for "Sledgehammer" is particularly notable, having won nine MTV Video Music Awards in 1987, including Video of the Year. Directed by Stephen R. Johnson and produced by Adam Whittaker, it features groundbreaking animation techniques, including claymation, pixilation, and stop-motion animation.